Author Archives: Paul Myers

Mental Health And Work Related Stress

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Paul Myers

The recent recession has undoubtedly had a large impact on the global economy, not to mention the disruption it managed to cause the UK banking system. Predictably, this has had a knock-on effect into the mental state of the UK workforce. Research shows that the current recession has dealt a blow to the mental well being of the UK working population. There has been a notable increase in the volume of people making appointments to see their doctor and a vast increase in the number of prescriptions handed out for antidepressants. Continue reading →

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Small Business Workers Feel The Pressure

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Paul Myers

One in ten Brits admit to hitting the bottle most days and 53% said that they frequently required a drink at the end of the day. The investigation of 3000 British employees was performed by a principal health care provider, Medicash. Continue reading →

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Most Stressed Workers Are In Insurance

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Paul Myers

Insurance workers are more stressed out than any other profession, a new survey has revealed. Continue reading →

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World Cup Dad For Your Health?

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Paul Myers

FIFA, the World Football governing body has been seen as scoring an ‘own goal’ by agreeing unhealthy sponsorship deals for the upcoming World Cup in South Africa. The deals have been struck with companies that sell products that are regarded as being of an unhealthy nature. Continue reading →

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Male Skin Cancer Worry On The Rise.

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Paul Myers

The rate that the male population that die from the deadliest forms of skin cancer has increased rapidly over the past three decades. Figures published by Cancer Research UK have shown a sharp increase in death from malignant melanoma, especially in elderly men. Continue reading →

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2 Glasses Milk A Day As Part Of A Healthy Diet

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Paul Myers

There are numerous articles in the media about healthy diets and what we should be doing to improve our health. Furthermore, there are many news stories suggesting that dairy products should be kept to a minimum in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, with some even suggesting the removal of dairy products completely. Continue reading →

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Scientists Create “Artificial Life”

Posted on May 29, 2010 by Paul Myers

US based scientists say they have succeeded in developing the first synthetic living cell. The US based researches constructed a bacterium’s “genetic software” and transplanted it into host cell. The resulting microbe then proceeded to look and also behave like the species effectively dictated by the synthetic DNA. Continue reading →

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Cash Plan Incentives For Health

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Paul Myers

The NHS admitted this week that they are to begin exploring the possibility of introducing ‘cash plans’ and other financial incentives to encourage healthier lifestyles. Numerous areas have already begun to start their own schemes, and the initial results have given some encouragement. Continue reading →

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